ABUJA, – Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 25 Task Force Brigade have repelled a terrorist ambush in Borno State, with the military confirming the loss of two soldiers and two civilian militia members in the engagement.
According to an army statement released on Saturday, the patrol team, led by Brigadier-General M. Uba and reinforced by the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), came under heavy fire from terrorists around Wajiroko in the Damboa Local Government Area while returning from a routine patrol.
The army reported that the troops fought through the ambush with “superior firepower,” forcing the attackers to flee. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, dismissed online reports alleging the Brigade Commander was abducted, labeling them as “fake news” and confirming he safely led the troops back to base.
The Chief of Army Staff praised the courage and resilience of the personnel involved in the operation.
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Disclaimer: This report is a synthesized summary of an official statement from the Nigerian Army as reported by Vanguard News. CDA News has condensed this information for readability and is not the original source.
